Summer

Sanford HealthSummer Intern - TAVR REMS Study in
Fargo, North Dakota

Job Title: Summer Intern | TAVR REMS Study | Fargo

City: Fargo

State: North Dakota

Department: HR INTERN PROGRAM

Job Schedule: PRN

Shift: Days

Hours Per Shift: 8 hr

JOB SUMMARY

Contribute to Sanford operations and processes while obtaining first hand experience that align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Must have good human relations and communications skills; must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the leadership staff. Must have strong problem solving, leadership, and analytical skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Heart Valve Team at Sanford Health Fargo has been operational since 2012 and has been actively performing both TAVR and SAVR since that date. With over 500 TAVR implants, the Sanford Health Fargo program is one of the largest in the Midwest. The purpose of this proposal is to utilize this dataset to identify strengths, weaknesses and outcomes of TAVR by retrospectively analyzing previously acquired clinical, laboratory and imaging data from this patient population.

This proposal is for a retrospective, chart-review study investigating clinical outcomes after TAVR and SAVR. Patients who have undergone TAVR or SAVR at Sanford Health Fargo since 2012 to July 1 2018 will be eligible for review. Data will be sourced from the electronic medical record (EMR) and imaging (CT, Echo, Cath Lab) sources and a patient de-identified dataset created for analysis. Areas of interest for study include:

Procedural mortality and medium term survival.

Morbidity after TAVR.

Changes if left ventricular mass regression after TAVR.

Changes of aortic valve pressure gradients with time.

Effect of anticoagulation on TAVR valve function.

Optimal medical therapy after TAVR

QUALIFICATIONS

Varying levels of education based on Internship.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing. Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve. We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.

In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth. We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases. We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community, across the region and around the world.

The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities. We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.

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